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<p>Everyone has a special woman in his or her life. Whether she&#8217;s a wife, mother, sister or best friend, women require a bit more attention than men. Here are some ideas for gifts that women might like.</p><p><strong>Baja Joe Pullover</strong></p><p>For those who want to be both trendy and toasty, this stylish offering will be much appreciated under the tree. Colorful enough to be fashionable, but comfy enough to be casual, this &#8220;Baja Joe&#8221; unisex pullover might find its way to a ski lodge after a long day or to the mall with the kids. Made of organic material, it would be especially appreciated by the ecology-minded or the hippy-at-heart. Retailing at between $28 and $38, the nifty item is available at Shambala in downtown Wilkes-Barre, South Main Street, or online at Amazon.com.</p><p><strong>The &#8220;HER&#8221; in your life</strong></p><p>The letters &#8220;er&#8221; are found in the word her. Let the special woman in your life know she has helped you become strong(er,) healthi(er), happi(er) and wis(er.) (er) Factor is a company that makes everything from beautiful leather bracelets, to mugs, V Neck shirts, baseballs caps and dog tags, all of which contain inspiring words. This collection is great for mothers, grandmothers, sisters, aunts, best friends, teachers or any other inspiring woman in your life. Retails prices start at just $20. Visit <a href="http://www.erisinher.com" target="_blank">www.erisinher.com</a> for more information.</p><p><strong>A real page turner</strong></p><p>For the woman who has everything, put a new book on her shelf. Books appreciated by women include everything from inspirational offerings such as Liz Curtis Higgs&#8217; &#8220;The Women of Christmas: Experience the Season Afresh,&#8221; to cookbooks like Ree Drummond&#8217;s &#8220;The Pioneer Woman Cooks: Food from My Frontier,&#8221; to historical books such as Eric Metaxas&#8217; &#8220;Seven Women: And the Secret of Their Greatness,&#8221; Don&#8217;t forget to think outside the box and consider classic titles such as Charlotte Bronte&#8217;s &#8220;Jane Eyre&#8221; or D.J. Lawrence&#8217;s &#8220;Sons and Lovers.&#8221; A multitude of titles for women of all ages, persuasions and interests are available at Barnes and Noble, Wilkes and Wilkes-Barre Township locations, as well as online at barnesandnoble.com.</p><p><strong>A purse of a different color</strong></p><p>Vera Bradley has something for every woman in your life with backpacks &#8212; perfect for college students, trendy professionals or mothers toting newborn essentials. Purses, satchels, wallets, diaper bags and other items suitable for carrying essentials in style are available in a burst of color, shapes and sizes. They&#8217;re all a useful accessory that can mirror an outfit or a season. Purses start at about $49 and are available at Dundee Gardens, Sans Souci Parkway, Hanover Township. To find other retailers in your area, access the <a href="http://www.verabradley.com/custserv/store_content.jsp" target="_blank">Vera Bradly store locator</a> at www.verabradley.com/custserv/store_content.jsp.</p><p><strong>The gift that keeps on giving</strong></p><p>A monthly subscription is a wonderful thing. Choose from a variety of gifts, sent monthly, to the woman in your life, reminding her you love her all year along. Ipsy, for example, will have cosmetics delivered to her door throughout a 12-month period. Go online and <a href="http://www.mysubscriptionaddiction.com/" target="_blank">find the gift</a> right for her at www.mysubscriptionaddiction.com. This gift will make the season and the sentiment last.</p><p><strong>Star Wars essentials</strong></p><p>The hottest gift theme this year is Star Wars and CoverGirl has your back if the lady in your life is a fan. Its newest themed line boasts mascaras, lipsticks and nail polishes of good and evil. The good side will get you a stormtrooper&#8217;s black and white accents while evil will get that lady-like look of a golden C-3PO. The line gives iconic characters a feminine and contemporary spin.</p><style>
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<div class="metaInfo"><bylineMeta><p>By Geri Gibbons</p><p>ggibbons@www.timesleader.com</p></bylineMeta></div><div class="metaInfo"><shirttailMeta><p>Reach Geri Gibbons at 570-991-6117 or on Twitter @TLGGibbons</p></shirttailMeta></div>

Gift ideas for the women in your life